5 reasons why Ravi Shastri shouldn’t be the next India coach

#4 Shastri’s annoying jingoism

Too aggressive for his own good?

At the helm as the Director, Shastri did one thing well – pep up his boys, time and again and enhancing their confidence. While the boys like it, Indian cricket will suffer. When it is time to face hard truths, like India’s performances away from home in Test cricket, we need someone who can own up to the mistakes and faults and try to rectify them.

Shastri’s jingoism is far removed from Kumble’s statesmanship, who with his clarity has managed to steer the Indians towards the right direction. A Shastri-Kohli combo genuinely presents the risk of Indian team turning into bullies at home and poor travellers.

Kumble’s straightforward and honest approach is desirable any day over Shastri’s jingoism. Not to mention, Kumble’s work ethic which involves the professionalism and due diligence with which he is known to make presentations.